PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
“Empowering Innovation Through A Culture of Curiosity”
Curiosity is the soil from which innovation blooms. But how do you create that curiosity in your team? And how do you establish a culture which sustains it? Grove Community Incubator’s Executive Director, Nick Beadleston, shares how one local group, The Office of Possibilities, is creating a growing culture of curiosity which empowers entrepreneurs and changemakers. The principles they’ve followed to build this exciting and quickly growing group are every bit as relevant to mature businesses and established teams as they are for scrappy startups. Join Nick and a panel of three entrepreneurs in various stages of business development as we discuss how to create a culture of curiosity within your own organization, and how that could lead to your organization’s next great innovation!
PRESENTER:
NICK BEADLESTON | Executive Director of the Grove Community Incubator
Nick Beadleston is the executive director of the Grove Community Incubator, a local nonprofit which nurtures fertile ground where entrepreneurs, organizers, and artists connect and flourish. One of their most successful joint programs, the Office of Possibilities (OOPs), has become a vital peer-support group for hundreds of local entrepreneurs and changemakers. Grove’s work and collaboration space—located in the Commongrounds Community Center—is home to numerous growing small businesses, nonprofits, and social enterprises. Prior to leading Grove, Nick worked in multiple fields, including small business consulting, print journalism, and international development and aid. As an Army veteran with multiple combat deployments, he brings a strong sense of leadership and service to his work—but what else would you expect from someone who proudly listed Eagle Scout on his first résumé?
FEATURED BOOK:
Community: The Structure of Belonging by Peter Block
In Community: The Structure of Belonging, Peter Block offers a transformative exploration of how we can create deeper, more meaningful connections within our communities — and in doing so, unlock the power of curiosity and innovation. Block argues that true belonging isn’t just about fitting in; it’s about creating environments where people are invited to question, imagine, and explore together. Through a series of insightful reflections and practical strategies, he shows how communities that cultivate curiosity spark innovation, challenge the status quo, and become fertile ground for creative solutions to the problems we face. If you’re ready to break free from traditional ways of thinking and open yourself to the possibilities of collaboration and connection, Community will guide you toward building a future rooted in innovation and shared belonging. Read More| Order
Schedule
11:00am – Doors Open // Sponsor Expo // Networking
11:15-11:45 – Lunch, Open Networking Continues
11:45-12:50 – Welcome, Featured Presentation/Panel/Q&A
12:55-1PM – Wrap-up
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